Viewing the yard as a collection of interconnected parts where every element—plants, soil, water, and wildlife—serves multiple functions.
Using swales (shallow ditches on contour) and ponds to catch and store water directly in the landscape.
Designing systems that capture and recycle resources, such as rainwater harvesting and greywater use. Key Techniques for the Home Scale
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